Operations with Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative number from a negative number?

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Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its absolute value.

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What is the sum of two negative numbers?

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The sum of two negative numbers is always negative.

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What is the product of two negative numbers?

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The product of two negative numbers is positive.

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What is the result of dividing a negative number by a negative number?

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Dividing a negative number by a negative number results in a positive number.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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What is the result of adding a negative number to a positive number?

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Adding a negative number to a positive number results in a number that is less than the positive number.

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What is the result of -8 - (-4)?

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The result is -4.

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What is the result of -9 + (-5)?

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The result is -14.